Plants before sun and moon (Genesis 1) - odd stuff in the Bible #2

Have you ever said, "Umm, how does that work?" when you've read Genesis 1? 

Day 3 tells of the creation of plants and Day 4 summarizes the creation of sun, moon, and stars. But how can plants live without the light of the sun?

Then I get to the end of the Book, which talks about many "trees of life" along a river. The fruit is eaten by inhabitants of a God-designed city to give their bodies eternal life. The prophet John also says there's no need for sun or moon because the glory of God illuminates the city (Revelation 21:33) and the Lord God will shine on the New Jerusalem so there is no more night in the city (Revelation 22:5).

So in the end, light returns to the universe as it was before creation, the brightness of God's Presence which makes all things grow and thrive.

Reflection: How important is the light of God for you today? In what ways do you experience it?

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